HUNTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

This Christian school, founded in 1981 and sponsored by the Mayfield Baptist Church, caters to students from Prep to Year 12. The school offers a Christ-centred curriculum, emphasising individual care and the fulfilment of each child’s potential.

Facilities: New Prep playground, Primary passive play area, well-equipped technology rooms, music, drama, art and gym facilities, computer rooms, library, multi-purpose centre, canteen. New additions in 2011.

Electives Years 7 to 10: Commerce, Information and Software Technology, Industrial Technology, Food Technology, Physical Activity and Sport Studies, Music, Drama and Visual Arts.

Electives Years 11 and 12: VETAB Metal and Engineering, Software Design and Development, Design and Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Drama, Visual Arts, Music, Studies of Religion, Society and Culture, Ancient History, Modern History, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Business Studies, Personal Development Health and Physical Education.

Sport: Daily fitness program in Years 7 and 8 plus many other sports available, including cross-country running, athletics, swimming, cricket, soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball and netball.

Extracurricular activities: Prep for four year olds. Primary — free after-school active program, camping, bounce back life skills program, citizenship and community action programs. Secondary — dance, choir, major musical biannually, ministry team, missions program, Community Service days, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, outdoor education program incorporated into a Character & Citizenship course in Year 9.

Welfare and personal development: Parental participation is strongly encouraged and parents serve on the school board to assist in determining policy. The school takes a Biblical approach to discipline.